Florida vs Minnesota for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$252

FL

vs

$155

MN

Timeline

4-10 wks

FL

vs

4-10 wks

MN

Renewal Fee

$50

FL

vs

N/A

MN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Florida	Minnesota
Total Fees	$252	$155 ✓
Application Fee	$75	N/A
Exam Fee	$125	$120 ✓
Processing Time	4-10 weeks	4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$50	N/A
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Minnesota is $97 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Minnesota $155

vs Florida ($252)

Faster Processing

Florida 4-10 wks

vs Minnesota (4-10 wks)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing - CNA Registry

Official Website →

Full Florida CNA requirements →

Minnesota Board

Minnesota Department of Health - Nursing Assistant Registry

Official Website →

Full Minnesota CNA requirements →

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